YEARLY HIGH
2.9753 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.8441 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3687 EGP

2014 GHS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GHS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 2.9753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 1.8441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1311 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9204 to the December average rate of 2.2317, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.9753 was down 16.44% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.5605, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,876 EGP
2013 Average 16,698 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 9,221 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,655.60 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

3.0157
1.8727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to EGP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.6096, compared to 2.1279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.3156 EGP (High: 2.1971 / Low: 1.8815). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 EGP (High: 2.2384 / Low: 2.2260).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3156
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1798 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1798

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 2.9204) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.4457), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5253 (-15.24%).

2014 Avg (January) 2.9204
2013 Avg (January) 3.4457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9753 2.8530 2.9204
February 2.9090 2.7094 2.7942
March 2.7357 2.5882 2.6853
April 2.5934 2.4788 2.5264
May 2.4792 2.3703 2.4333
June 2.3926 2.1845 2.2977
July 2.1952 2.0251 2.1179
August 2.1205 1.8441 1.9680
September 2.1971 1.8815 2.0098
October 2.2399 2.1893 2.2132
November 2.2443 2.2042 2.2269
December 2.2384 2.2260 2.2317